Encourage Capital

Encourage Capital, LLC is a New York-based venture capital firm established in 2014 through the merger of Wolfensohn Fund Management and EKO Asset Management Partners. The firm specializes in early to growth stage investments, primarily targeting ecosystem-based companies that generate financial returns while promoting sustainable practices. Its investment focus includes sustainable seafood production, climate change initiatives, sustainable fisheries finance, and environmental projects, as well as investments in irrigation infrastructure and sustainable land management. Encourage Capital aims to strengthen global food security and support coastal communities, with a geographical focus on India, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Colorado. The firm primarily makes minority investments across various sectors, including energy, clean technology, and financial services.